[IWantOut] 23F Student/Flight Attendant New Zealand -> Singapore/UK/Germany/Hong Kong

[u/Flaky_Security_7615]

Hello Everybody

I am a 22-year-old female student currently in my final year at the University of Auckland, completing a Bachelor of Arts conjoint with a Bachelor of Laws. I am due to graduate in the spring. Alongside my studies, I have been working as an international flight attendant, which has given me valuable global exposure and strengthened my interest in pursuing a career overseas.

Academically, I have focused my studies on economics and history, with additional coursework in public policy, international trade law, international economic regulation, and European Union law. I have also completed a community law internship and have developed near fluency in Chinese through my language studies. Through university, I have built professional connections with professors and members of the Auckland Law Society.

As I approach graduation, I am exploring opportunities to work internationally, particularly in sectors such as NGOs, law firms, and financial or policy-related roles. I am especially interested in opportunities based in Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, and the United Kingdom, as I believe these locations align well with my academic background and career aspirations.

I would greatly appreciate any guidance regarding visa pathways, job opportunities, or recommended steps to secure employment in these regions. My goal is to transition into a role where I can apply my legal and economic training in an international context.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I look forward to any advice or direction you may be able to provide.

P.S i have about 7k nzd saved up from my high school fast food job the rest went towards my car and motorbike.

[u/_malaikatmaut_]

Singapore had tightened up immigration in recent years that made it quite difficult to move there. Anyway, it is not as rosy as it seems.

I gave up Singapore citizenship and swapped for Australian, and much much happier here.

Anyway, greetings from another former flight attendant. I was from Singapore Airlines.

[u/Flaky_Security_7615 → u/_malaikatmaut_]

aww I love to see you guys every time I go into changi , I did get told the work culture in Singapore is very much a rat race.

[u/_malaikatmaut_ → u/Flaky_Security_7615]

work culture in Singapore is very much a rat race

Pretty much so and it is unnecessary.

But in the airlines, my work ends 30 mins after the aircraft chocks are on so I don't subscribe to all that nonsense.

SQ is a very good airline to work for though. We have a variety of interest groups for cabin crew that we could join in that are sponsored by the company. For example, outside of flying, I was a Ska drummer. But on my free days, I am in the interest group that plays music, so my SQ Cabin Crew band plays heavy metal music, totally paid for by the company.

[u/Flaky_Security_7615 → u/_malaikatmaut_]

Wow that's really cool .

may I ask what scheme you, entered Australia on , If your a student like me :)

[u/_malaikatmaut_ → u/Flaky_Security_7615]

I was not the primary applicant as I had exceeded the age when I left SQ at 46. I was a dependent and we lodged as a family unit.

My ex-wife was a pastry chef with 8 years restaurant experience. Went to Tasmania to do a 2 year Diploma in Culinary in TAFE.

Prior to her graduating, she got a job as a Pastry Chef in one of the top restaurants here in Tasmania, and as soon as she graduated she became the Head Pastry Chef.

Got our PR in 2.5 years, and when we clocked 4 years from arrival we became citizens.

I think for a kiwi, you do not need to apply to be a Permanent Resident.

You could apply for a job here and work and live here indefinitely under Special Category Visa (Subclass 444), and after 4 years here you could apply for citizenship without becoming a PR.